April 10, 2013

#SciAmBlogs Wednesday T. Rex s roar, chemophobia, Margaret Thatcher Illusion, transparent brain, and more.

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- John Horgan - Two More Reasons Why Big Brain Projects Are Premature

- Scicurious - Salt: From delicious to disgusting!

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- John Matson - More Belt-Tightening in Store for NASA as STEM Education Programs Face Consolidation

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